Arthedain further to the north and the Shire were scarcely affected, although the Hobbits recorded casualties in the South Farthing. Arthedain still defended Fornost to the north.

The city of Osgiliath was especially hit hard, suffering the highest casualties outside of Rhovanion. Many fled the city and removed to Ithilien and Anórien, and Minas Anor became the King's seat.

The casualties were so high that the fortresses guarding Mordor were abandoned as the troops were recalled. For the next two centuries Gondor, as well as its enemies, did little but try and regain strength.